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We remember William Fleming
We remember William Fleming
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1900
sibling
Albert Turley Fleming
Source:9397506
30th September 1900
1905
sibling
Frank Fleming
Source:9397506
3rd June 1905
1909
children
William Torr
Source:9397526
13th September 1909
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:9397506
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Stanley Fleming Torr
Source:9397526
14th April 1911
1914
marriage
Charlotte Torr
Source:9397489
28th February 1914 - 22nd October 1919
1914
children
Albert Fleming
Source:9397526
17th July 1914
1915
dates
Age 25
Source:9397522
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Sheffield
United Kingdom
Source:9397522
11th December 1915
1916
children
Dorothy Fleming
Source:9397526
28th April 1916
1916
dates
Age 26
Source:9397543
15th December 1916
1917
service
British Army
Pioneer
240288
Royal Engineers
335 Road Construction Company
Source:9398253
17th February 1917 - 31st December 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9398253
14th March 1917 - 27th November 1919
1918
service
British Army
Pioneer
WR/22759
Royal Engineers
314 Road Construction Company
Source:9398253
1st January 1918 - 30th April 1918
1918
appointments
Carpenter
Source:9398291
1st May 1918
1918
events
Absent Without Leave
Prison and Crime
France
Deprived of 3 days pay
Source:9398253
1st May 1918 - 1st May 1918
1918
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/22759
Royal Engineers
314 Road Construction Company
Source:9398253
1st May 1918 - 28th February 1919
1919
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/22759
Royal Engineers
309 Road Construction Company
Source:9398253
1st March 1919 - 27th November 1919
1919
events
Absent Without Leave
Prison and Crime
United Kingdom
Sentenced to 48 days Field Punishment 2 (working or marching for a period of time with handcuffs and leg fetters)
Source:9398253
2nd August 1919 - 23rd August 1919
1919
children
Frank Fleming
Source:9397526
14th October 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9398253
27th November 1919
1976
death
Not War Related
1(a) Cerebral thrombosis
1(b) Left hemiparesis
Coventry
United Kingdom
Source:9397467
12th August 1976
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240288 | Royal Engineers | 335 Road Construction Company | Pioneer | |
| British Army | WR/22759 | Royal Engineers | 314 Road Construction Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR/22759 | Royal Engineers | 314 Road Construction Company | Pioneer | |
| British Army | WR/22759 | Royal Engineers | 309 Road Construction Company | Sapper |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Torr | son | 13th September 1909 | |
| Stanley Fleming Torr | son | 14th April 1911 | |
| Albert Fleming | son | 17th July 1914 | |
| Dorothy Fleming | daughter | 28th April 1916 | |
| Frank Fleming | son | 14th October 1919 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Vaughan Fleming | father | ||
| Alice Turley | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Turley Fleming | brother | 30th September 1900 | |
| Frank Fleming | brother | 3rd June 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Torr | wife | 28th February 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-12-15 | 5'4" |
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Birth CertificateCertified copy of an entry of birth in the sub-district of Lady Wood, in the County (Borough) of Birmingham.
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Death CertificateCertified copy of an entry of death in the sub-district of Coventry, in the Metropolitan District of CoventryContributed by:
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Marriage CertificateCertified copy of an entry of marriage to Charlotte Torr solemnized at the District Register Office in the district of Ecclesall Bierlow, in the counties of Derby and Sheffield (County Borough).Contributed by:
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1911 Census of England and Wales22 Bramwith Road, enumeration district 35, sub-registration district of Ecclesall West Central, civil parish of Ecclesall, county of West Riding of YorkshireContributed by:
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AttestationAttestation of 240288 William Fleming in the Road Construction Companys, Royal Engineers.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Birth Certificate | Thomas144402 | |
| Death Certificate | Thomas144402 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Thomas144402 | |
| 1911 Census of England and Wales | Thomas144402 | |
| Attestation | Thomas144402 | |
| Descriptive Report | Thomas144402 | |
| Medical History | Thomas144402 | |
| Service History 1 | Thomas144402 | |
| Statement of Services 2 | Thomas144402 | |
| Trade and Qualifications | Thomas144402 |
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